inspires

VERB

encourage, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect animate arouse cause embolden excite galvanize get hearten impress influence instill motivate produce provoke spark spur stir sway touch trigger

STRONG

carry commove elate endue enkindle enliven exalt exhilarate imbue infect inflame inform infuse inspirit invigorate occasion quicken reassure strike urge

WEAK

be responsible for fire up give impetus give one an idea give rise to set up start off work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dissuade halt leave alone lull please quiet stop

STRONG

dishearten dull enervate lose

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the May 2, 2026, print edition as 'A Convertible That Inspires Envy Like a Luxury Handbag'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She is also the West Coast contributing editor for The Art Newspaper and author of “It Speaks to Me: Art that Inspires Artists.”

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Eleri Cosslett, originally from Cardiff, runs Grow Inspires, which helps re-integrate ex-offenders by helping them start businesses and develop professional skills.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2022

Google officials explained the Doodle 4 Google competition is a contest open to K-12 students across the U.S. to redesign Google’s logo inspired by the theme “What Inspires Me?”

From Washington Times • May 12, 2018

Inspires confidence in the most timid ladies by his winning smile.

From Argentina from a British Point of View by Various